Payroll Specialist Job at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.

Life at Coca-Cola HBC is fast-paced and challenging, with fair rewards and exciting learning opportunities. We promote an inclusive workplace, value diverse views and opinions and always appoint the best person for the job, ensuring equality in our shortlists and appointments. Take up the challenge. Join us!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Payroll Specialist

Job Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)

Job Description

• We are seeking a Payroll Specialist who will safeguard the accuracy and reliability of our entire payroll cycle: Coordinating inputs, partnering with People & Culture, Finance, and our external provider, and offering clear guidance to employees and managers on all payroll-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and consolidate payroll data from multiple internal sources.
• Submit accurate inputs to the external payroll provider and follow the payroll calendar and statutory deadlines.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll checks, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support internal/external audits and reporting requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll questions; resolve discrepancies, retro adjustments, and employee case topics (incl. M4, pension records, coordination with PIO/RFZO).
• Communicate payroll process updates, timelines, and rules to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the external payroll provider to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Maintain payroll documentation in line with GDPR and internal policies.
• Support Workday and Time & Attendance data accuracy and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• University Degree
• 2-5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Experience working with payroll providers and payroll systems.
• Solid understanding of payroll principles, taxes, social contributions, and labor legislation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability, service-oriented communication skills.
• Strong MS Excel skills (formulas, pivots, data validation).